Electric furnace parts exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported electric furnace parts worth $20.3 million (770 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 177% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20.3M | 770 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 261 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 211 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 341 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 127 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 283 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 329 t |
Where South Africa exports electric furnace parts to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+735% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $12.6M | 62% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 8.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| DR Congo | $437K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $330K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $323K | 1.6% |
| Philippines | $251K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $236K | 1.2% |
| Botswana | $207K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.34 per kg, 41% above the world average of $18.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric furnace parts imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported electric furnace parts worth $12.5 million (469 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (26%), Germany (14%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 14% |
| France | $1.6M | 13% |
| United States | $1.5M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 8.4% |
| India | $802K | 6.4% |
| Canada | $326K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $243K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $161K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa electric furnace parts exports (HS 8514.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8514.90: Furnaces, ovens and heating equipment: parts of the industrial or laboratory equipment of heading no. 8514.
Common questions
What is the value of electric furnace parts exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported electric furnace parts worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 770 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 177% on 2023.
Which countries buy electric furnace parts from South Africa?
The United States was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Zambia (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average export price of electric furnace parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $26.34 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $18.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of electric furnace parts from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 515%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does South Africa also import electric furnace parts?
Yes. South Africa imported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and France. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace parts?
The HS code for electric furnace parts is subheading 8514.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8514 page.
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